It would allow her to emotionally prepare as well as be on the lookout. It would also let her know that those dudes following her around are body guards
Though democracy is more than just majority rules. It is about constitution, human rights, checks and balances, etc. If only the majority rules, then it would be populism and the majority can choose something immoral that would harm a minority that has no representation, like people that can’t vote.
Unfortunately, Dorothy is like an establishment Democrat: if you take an actual stance of your own accord then people might disagree with you and OH NOES MAH CAREER.
Precisely. And if Becky does find out later from another source, she’ll wanna know why Joyce chose not to tell her when she had the chance; which could ruin their friendship…
It’s something Joyce should do, but yeah, that’s a valid point. No one’s keeping Dorothy from telling her.
Then again, Joyce had Sarah tell Becky about Ryan because she was unable to do it herself. I think Joyce would regret it if Becky had to find this out second-hand, too, even if the situation is very different.
Dorothy: you don’t need Joyce’s permission to do the right thing, and you have absolutely no reason to defer to her judgement; you know that she is näive and misinformed about what goes on.
Somebody should definitely tell Becky that her dad’s out of jail. As long as that someone isn’t Ross himself of course. And we still don’t what happened to him and Blaine, and also Mike.
Of course! He’s holding Blaine and Ross in durance at the bottom of a dry well in the basement of a disused house. And making them put lotion on each other’s skin. Otherwise they get the hose….
I’m thinking yes and captured by the BadDads for some intense torture scenes, or else Toedad maybe grew a conscience and realized killing random dudes wasn’t related to his mission of helping is daughter and took him to the hospital, or maybe some random bystander took him to the hospital, or maybe AmaziGirl went absolutely apeshit and they’re all in the hospital.
Or he’s dead, which I’m fine with because I barely cared about him when he was a 1-dimensional snark character and hardened my heart when he grew a 2nd dimension.
I’m a fan too. 🙂 She’s willing to be the “harsh mirror of reality” that all groups need to stay grounded, but without doing it in a roundabout cruel way that Mike does.
Sarah performs this function after having proven her genuine affection several times over, which is why it actually *works*. If you’re mike all the time, no one cares about your opinion, as Amber noted.
If you can’t make a call this easy, you’re really gonna struggle ordering servicemembers into a combat situation you know some of them are going home from in boxes.
Unfortunately, people listen to jerks all the time. Being a jerk seems to be a prerequisite to being elected for high-ranking office, which is why Dorothy will not become president.
96 thoughts on “Covered”
Ana Chronistic
Dotty’s impersonation of an upside-down Shroomish
I mean srsly tho, what’s Becky going to do with that knowledge?
besides RELEASE THE DINA
Kyoulkoa
Shroomish?
Rose by Any Other Name
I googled it.
Apparently it’s a Pokemon.
Kyoulkoa
Thanks, Rose
Rex Vivat
An upside-down Shroomish would have an angry smile, tho.
Yet One More Idiot
Nuuu Dotty, you can’t harm Sarah with your hate – it only makes her stronger. 🙂
Beef
It would allow her to emotionally prepare as well as be on the lookout. It would also let her know that those dudes following her around are body guards
Ana Chronistic
(that was sarcasm, I get that doesn’t always come across here but ? what’s Becky gonna do, feel like her friends are watching out for her??)
Beef
my bad lol
Doctor_Who
The current poll on the right side of this site contradicts Sarah’s statement about her popularity.
Stephen Bierce
Did Robin make them sign an NDA?
Doctor_Who
Yes, but “Snitches get stitches” scrawled on the inside of a Whatchamacallit wrapper probably isn’t legally binding.
Makkabee
Though Robin is sponsoring legislation to change that.
C.T Phipps
Is Eleanor from the Good Place an alternate-verse Robin?
Kyoulkoa
Well she is now… in my head at least.
Doctor_Who
I must admit, I could easily hear Kristen Bell’s voice coming out of her.
Nono
Dorothy wants a democracy where the majority agree.
Sarah tells her, ‘it’s fine, just be chaos, do what you want’.
sillygoose
Problem being democracy isn’t everyone agreeing, it’s when people disagree and that’s fine.
abysswatcher1993
Hamilton: “I rather to be divisive than indecisive. Drop the niceties.”
Geneseepaws
I’d rather have Mayhem than Chaos, thanks. I can relate to a two and a half month old St. Bernard, … or was that German Shepherd?
abysswatcher1993
Though democracy is more than just majority rules. It is about constitution, human rights, checks and balances, etc. If only the majority rules, then it would be populism and the majority can choose something immoral that would harm a minority that has no representation, like people that can’t vote.
synnerman
Sarah: “Yes, your hate is deeelishis!”
Suet
“I AM the hate”
Yet, to be frank, there could be mediocrity in Robin’s current action going forward
Slartibeast Button, BIA
She should let the hate flow through her, and then turn to see its path.
Geneseepaws
And when it is gone, … only I shall remain.
BBCC
I mean, she’s not wrong, Dorothy.
clif
Dumbing of Age 10: We Go Home; Never Speak of This Again
JBento
Unfortunately, Dorothy is like an establishment Democrat: if you take an actual stance of your own accord then people might disagree with you and OH NOES MAH CAREER.
Sirksome
Seriously though. Screw protecting Becky’s feelings or whatever and tell her, her dad’s out of jail.
Joe Moose
Joyce looks so guilty…
Bryy
I rather like how Joyce is adding “instant introspection” to her personality.
NinjaNick
Better to be the bearer of bad news than not tell her at all.
Yet One More Idiot
Precisely. And if Becky does find out later from another source, she’ll wanna know why Joyce chose not to tell her when she had the chance; which could ruin their friendship…
DailyBrad
It’s something Joyce should do, but yeah, that’s a valid point. No one’s keeping Dorothy from telling her.
Then again, Joyce had Sarah tell Becky about Ryan because she was unable to do it herself. I think Joyce would regret it if Becky had to find this out second-hand, too, even if the situation is very different.
RacingTurtle
Sarah is a goddamn delight
Lingo
She’s got you there, Dorothy.
Agemegos
Good call, Sarah.
Dorothy: you don’t need Joyce’s permission to do the right thing, and you have absolutely no reason to defer to her judgement; you know that she is näive and misinformed about what goes on.
Keulen
Somebody should definitely tell Becky that her dad’s out of jail. As long as that someone isn’t Ross himself of course. And we still don’t what happened to him and Blaine, and also Mike.
clif
See Dorothy, Mike’s approach has it’s advantages.
Just don’t go jumping head first off fire escapes.
BigDogLittleCat
Why is Becky’s security detail in panel one? He and his Uggs should be keeping an eye on Becky.
King Daniel
Think that’s one Robin kept for herself. The two we saw watching Becky didn’t have a ‘stache.
clif
Alternately Becky is just offscreen, listening to the conversation.
BarerMender
Go back two strips and re-read.
Needfuldoer
Looks like Robin has another guard at her place.
“Magnum, P.I. with Uggs” is an… interesting choice of uniform, but it’s her dime.
Sunny
This. Robin said she has some of them keeping an eye on Becky, and some others keeping the apartment secure.
Bunny
Does anybody think Mike is still alive?
clif
On the whole, yes.
clif
But am prepared to be wrong.
Agemegos
Of course! He’s holding Blaine and Ross in durance at the bottom of a dry well in the basement of a disused house. And making them put lotion on each other’s skin. Otherwise they get the hose….
Shane
I’m thinking yes and captured by the BadDads for some intense torture scenes, or else Toedad maybe grew a conscience and realized killing random dudes wasn’t related to his mission of helping is daughter and took him to the hospital, or maybe some random bystander took him to the hospital, or maybe AmaziGirl went absolutely apeshit and they’re all in the hospital.
Or he’s dead, which I’m fine with because I barely cared about him when he was a 1-dimensional snark character and hardened my heart when he grew a 2nd dimension.
Bagge
I’ve already forgot who that is.
Agemegos
Mike Warner…. Chuck Cunningham‘s boyfriend….
Cal
Goddamn, I love Sarah
Zaxares
I’m a fan too. 🙂 She’s willing to be the “harsh mirror of reality” that all groups need to stay grounded, but without doing it in a roundabout cruel way that Mike does.
deathjavu
Sarah performs this function after having proven her genuine affection several times over, which is why it actually *works*. If you’re mike all the time, no one cares about your opinion, as Amber noted.
He Who Abides
^This.
Shane
If you can’t make a call this easy, you’re really gonna struggle ordering servicemembers into a combat situation you know some of them are going home from in boxes.
thejeff
Which might be something President’s should struggle with a bit more.
brute
#TeamSarah
Needfuldoer
Sarah’s putting a lot of effort into kick-starting the plot, for someone who’s allegedly only offering begrudging participation.
abysswatcher1993
Sarah, even when you are right, people don’t listen to jerks. That is one of the few good lessons from Rick and Morty.
Joyce seems to be having an existential crisis again. Maybe someone can give her a copy of undertale to practice morality.
CJ
Unfortunately, people listen to jerks all the time. Being a jerk seems to be a prerequisite to being elected for high-ranking office, which is why Dorothy will not become president.
JBento
Have you met your president and like, half of the Democrat primary candidates?
abysswatcher1993
They are jerks and they are wrong.
JBento
Well, I’m not debating that. I’m countering your initial statement that people don’t listen to jerks.
sillygoose
Wait, if being an adult is a job, shouldn’t I be getting paid?
I mean I’m prepared to agree I’m only doing it part-time, but still.
JBento
You’re getting paid…
In exposure!
Liquid Len
Good thing my mortgage costs me only 350 exposures!
He Who Abides
Pretty sure the law frowns on “exposure”.
sillygoose
I *am* feeling exposed indeed.